34-469: The Takitimu Mountains extend in a north–south direction southeast of Te Anau and Manapouri . The mountain range is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) long and contains several peaks of around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) height, with the Brunel Peaks reaching 1,650 metres (5,410 ft). In Māori people mythology, the mountain range is special to Ngāi Tahu as it represents the upturned hull of
68-505: A punt during daily guided tours. The Te Anau bird sanctuary or Punanga Manu o Te Anau is located on the southern shore of Lake Te Anau. it is possible to see takahē , kākā , Antipodes Island parakeets , blue duck (whio) and other native birds. The Lake2Lake trail is a cycle trail that starts at Te Anau and follows the Waiau river to Lake Manapouri. The trail is 28.5 kilometres long. The RealNZ Fiordland Community Events Centre has
102-402: A 300 square metre climbing wall, bouldering wall, indoor courts for sports such as netball, basketball, volleyball, badminton. It also has a stage and meeting rooms. The Te Anau golf club is located at 169 Golf Course Road and the 18 hole golf course overlooks Lake Te Anau. The mountain bike park has a range of trails. It is located at 2 Sinclair road. The Fiordland community swimming pool
136-734: A blacksmith shop, 60 working tractors, road graders, motor bikes and Te Anau's first school building. The town is often used as a base for trampers undertaking the Milford Track and the Kepler Track , the latter being a 4-day loop from Te Anau. Te Anau hosts the Kepler Challenge in early December each year. A local attraction is the Te Ana-au Caves across Lake Te Anau from the town. The caves include an underground glowworm grotto , which can be viewed from
170-424: A number of private bus operators that connect Te Anau to; Invercargill, Queenstown, smaller nearby towns, and various trailheads or tourist attractions in the area. Timetables are often seasonal with more in summer and less in winter. There are also a large number of buses that travel through Te Anau while going between Queenstown and Milford Sound as a part of one-day package experiences. The Southern Scenic Route ,
204-436: A population density of 483 people per km . Before the 2023 census, Te Anau had a smaller boundary, covering 5.53 km (2.14 sq mi). Using that boundary, Te Anau had a population of 2,538 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 537 people (26.8%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 603 people (31.2%) since the 2006 census . There were 987 households, comprising 1,263 males and 1,278 females, giving
238-436: A population density of 7.3 people per km . Before the 2023 census, Whitestone had a larger boundary, covering 91.17 km (35.20 sq mi). Using that boundary, Whitestone had a population of 618 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 78 people (14.4%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 240 people (63.5%) since the 2006 census . There were 231 households, comprising 315 males and 303 females, giving
272-450: A sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 39.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 441 people (17.4%) aged under 15 years, 453 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 1,221 (48.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 423 (16.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 82.9% European/ Pākehā , 8.4% Māori , 1.1% Pasifika , 11.8% Asian , and 3.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
306-430: A sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 48.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 108 people (17.5%) aged under 15 years, 81 (13.1%) aged 15 to 29, 309 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 120 (19.4%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 96.1% European/ Pākehā , 10.2% Māori , 1.9% Asian , and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
340-456: A signposted route travelling on a number of different State Highways and local roads travels through Te Anau. Te Anau once (in 2021) proposed to make daylight savings permanent in the town. This would have given visitors an extra hour in the afternoon to enjoy the various tourist attractions. Some locals wanted to call this "Te Anau Time". 2018 New Zealand census The 2018 New Zealand census , which took place on Tuesday 6 March 2018,
374-424: A whole, which are based on data from the previous census (in this case, the 2013 census) and calculated using a cohort-component method. Population projections also take into consideration births, deaths, and net migration. In 2016, New Zealand's population at the time of the 2018 census was projected to be between 4,807,000 and 4,944,000. Data uses fixed random rounding to protect confidentiality; each data point
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#1732780806927408-427: Is a 25 metre heated indoor pool. It is located on Howden Street. Fiordland College is a co-educational secondary school for years 7 to 13 with a roll of 282 students as of August 2024. . The college was established in 1976. Te Anau School – Te Kura o Te Anau is a co-educational contributing primary school for years 1 to 6 with a roll of 307 students as of August 2024. . The school first opened in 1937. Te Anau
442-527: Is for the census usually-resident population count. The largest age group is people aged 25 to 29, who comprise 7.3% of the population. Data is the census usually-resident population count. Data is the census usually-resident population count. Declared sex of New Zealanders Data is for the census usually-resident population count of people aged 15 years and over. Data is for the census usually-resident population count of employed people aged 15 years and over. Home ownership among New Zealanders. Data
476-441: Is for the census's usually-resident population. Birthplace of New Zealanders There was no change in the top five ethnicities between the 2013 and 2018 censuses, which are New Zealand European (64.1%), Māori (16.5%), Chinese (4.9%), Indian (4.7%), and Samoan (3.9%). Data is for the census usually-resident population count. Results add up to over 100% due to people declaring multiple ethnicities. Most New Zealanders, 48.5% of
510-401: Is rounded either to the nearest multiple of 3 ( 2 ⁄ 3 chance) or the next-nearest multiple of 3 ( 1 ⁄ 3 chance). The census usually-resident population count of New Zealand is a count of all people who usually live in and were present in the country on census night (6 March 2018), and excludes overseas visitors and New Zealand residents who are temporarily overseas. Due to
544-531: Is served by Te Anau Airport which is 15 km (9.3 mi) south of the town on State Highway 95. It was proposed in 2016 to develop the airport in order to enable commercial flights in from Christchurch in order to boost tourism. State Highway 94 approaches the town from the east and is the most important corridor connecting Te Anau and its surrounds to the rest of the South Island highway network. SH94 also connects through to Milford sound. There are
578-406: Is the previous census completed before this one. In July 2018, it was estimated that the 2018 census had a "full or partial" response for 90 percent of individuals, down from 94.5 percent in the 2013 census and the planned release date for census information was changed from October of the same year to March 2019. This drop, which already amounted to the lowest census response rate for fifty years,
612-518: Is well embedded in legislation and government systems. Since 1881, censuses have been held every five years, with the exceptions of those in 1931 and 1941 and the one in 2011 which was cancelled due to the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch , which displaced many Canterbury residents from their homes only a few weeks before census day. It was rescheduled for March 2013, so the 2013 census
646-723: The Tākitimu waka wrecked in Te Waewae Bay to the south of the Takitimu Mountains. 45°45′S 167°48′E / 45.750°S 167.800°E / -45.750; 167.800 This Southland Region geography article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Te Anau Te Anau is a town in the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand. In Māori , Te-Anau means
680-688: The Place of the Swirling Waters. It is on the eastern shore of Lake Te Anau in Fiordland . Te Anau is 155 kilometres north of Invercargill and 171 kilometres to the southwest of Queenstown (via state highway 6 ). Manapouri lies 21 kilometres to the south. Te Anau lies at the southern end of the Milford Road , ( State Highway 94 ) 117 kilometres to the south of Milford Sound . The first Europeans (C.J. Nairn and W.J. Stephen) to visit
714-606: The South Island and within New Zealand second only to Lake Taupō . Rising on the west side of Lake Te Anau, the Kepler and Murchison mountain ranges are evident from most of Te Anau. Many species of bird life are also found locally. The Department of Conservation office in Te Anau is active in protecting endangered native birds The Fiordland vintage machinery museum has, in its collection, displays of Te Anau's early history,
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#1732780806927748-415: The area also partake in activities such as kayaking, cycling, jet boat riding, fishing and hunting, farm tours and seaplane/helicopter sightseeing. In 2014, readers of New Zealand's Wilderness magazine voted Te Anau as the best location in New Zealand for tramping (hiking) opportunities. The town has a wide range of accommodation, with over 4,000 beds available in summer. Lake Te Anau is the largest lake in
782-478: The census, but also blamed operational complexity and flaws in management. Due to a decision to conduct the census primarily online, the census attracted only an 83% response rate, even lower than the 90% earlier reported, and well short of the 94% census percent target and a nine percent drop from the previous 2013 New Zealand census . On 13 August 2019 the report was released to the public and Liz MacPherson offered her resignation, taking ultimate responsibility for
816-527: The high rate of non-response in the census, the published results combine answers from census forms with data from the 2013 Census and from government administrative data. Reports from an External Data Quality Review Panel include quality ratings for each variable, taking the added data into account. Population counts for regions of New Zealand . All figures are for the census usually-resident population count. In 2018, 3,370,122 people (71.7%) were born in New Zealand, with 1,329,633 (28.3%) born overseas. Data
850-526: The lake were led by Māori guides in 1852. The lake was formally surveyed first in 1863. The township was surveyed in 1893. This was soon after the Milford Track opened. The town only really started to grow after the opening of the Homer Tunnel and road route to Milford in 1953. Te Anau covers 6.64 km (2.56 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 3,210 as of June 2024, with
884-614: The number of partially and fully completed responses. On 9 April, she reported that one in seven New Zealanders, 700,000 people, failed to complete the census. In July 2019 the independent inquiry returned its findings to the Government Statistician, the Minister of Statistics and the State Services Commissioner , reporting that too little attention had been paid to the non-digital aspects of
918-412: The population, identify as being irreligious. Data is for the census usually-resident population count. The vast majority of New Zealanders, 95.4%, speak English; in second place is Māori, with 4.0% of the population being able to speak it. Data is for the census usually-resident population count. New Zealanders who declare Māori descent. 18.5% of New Zealanders have at least some Māori descent. Data
952-445: The results, stating "I'm sorry, the buck stops with me." State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes agreed with her assessment, and asked MacPherson to remain in her role until Christmas of 2019, noting that "she is the best person to finish the remediation work". The 2018 census collected data on the following topics: Statistics New Zealand annually conducts population projections for New Zealand as
986-445: Was $ 33,900, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 249 people (11.9%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,287 (61.4%) people were employed full-time, 345 (16.5%) were part-time, and 18 (0.9%) were unemployed. Whitestone is a statistical area which surrounds Te Anau and covers 89.94 km (34.73 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 660 as of June 2024, with
1020-550: Was 14.1, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 60.7% had no religion, 33.5% were Christian , 0.5% were Buddhist and 0.0% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 111 (21.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 90 (17.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 43,600, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 132 people (25.9%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
1054-467: Was 25.2, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 58.9% had no religion, 30.6% were Christian , 0.1% had Māori religious beliefs , 1.4% were Hindu , 0.5% were Muslim , 0.7% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 387 (18.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 354 (16.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
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1088-619: Was blamed on a 'digital-first' policy for the census. An independent review was initiated by the Government Statistician in October 2019, and in November Statistics NZ announced that release of census data would be pushed back to at least April 2019 due to "the complex nature of the task". In early April 2019, the Government Statistician, Liz MacPherson was facing possible charges of contempt of parliament. She had twice refused, on 13 February and in early April, to disclose
1122-445: Was that 318 (62.4%) people were employed full-time, and 99 (19.4%) were part-time. Tourism and farming are the predominant economic activities in the area. Lying as it does at the borders of Fiordland National Park , it is the gateway to a wilderness area famed for tramping and spectacular scenery. Many tourists come to Te Anau to visit the famous nearby fiords Milford Sound / Piopiotahi and Doubtful Sound / Patea . Visitors to
1156-555: Was the thirty-fourth national census in New Zealand . The population of New Zealand was counted as 4,699,755 – an increase of 457,707 (10.79%) over the 2013 census . Results from the 2018 census were released to the public on 23 September 2019, from the Statistics New Zealand website. The most recent New Zealand census was held in March 2023. The Census Act 1877 required censuses to be held every fifth year and
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